How To Fix P99B059 - No calculation method configured for step &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P99B - Payroll Versions Basis

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No calculation method configured for step &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P99B059 - No calculation method configured for step &1. ?

  The SAP error message P99B059: No calculation method configured for step &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or other modules where calculation methods are required for certain processes, such as cost planning, budgeting, or resource allocation.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined calculation method for a specific step in a process. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The calculation method for the specified step has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Step Definition: The step referenced in the error message may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been fully or correctly transported.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where calculation methods are defined.
  Ensure that a calculation method is configured for the step indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Define Calculation Method:
  
  If no calculation method exists, you will need to create one. This typically involves defining the method in the configuration settings and linking it to the appropriate step.
  
  
  
  Review Step Definition:
  
  Verify that the step referenced in the error message is correctly defined in the system. Check for any typos or misconfigurations.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, ensure that all necessary transport requests were successfully imported and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring calculation methods for the relevant module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or CJ20N (for project management) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message P99B059 in your SAP system.